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309: Don't Be a Dave Dec 20, 2019

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Deep Rock Galactic, Hunt: Showdown, and we do some Christmas shopping for game characters.

The Grind:

Dennis: What the Golf. Sayonara Wild Hearts. Exit the Gungeon. Word Laces. Hunt: Showdown.
Jala: Bedtime Blues. Cosmic Star Heroine.
Ben: Deep Rock Galactic. Disco Elysium.
Kole: Devotion.

The Multiplayer:

Name a game character and what they most want under the Christmas tree.

The End Boss:

Resident Evil 3 Remake is necessary.
There’s an N64 controller adapter for the Switch.
The Outer Worlds is getting DLC in 2020.
Hellblade is getting a sequel, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.

Bonus Level: Danganronpa V3 Spoilercast Dec 14, 2019

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Kole and Jala unpack the very bizarre finale to the Danganronpa series. Obviously this will have spoilers for Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, but expect spoilers for the rest of the series as well.

308: The First Fetch Quest Dec 13, 2019

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Kole, Ben, and David talk about Disco Elysium, Watch Dogs 2, and we ask you which games or series you got to late.

The Grind:

David: Watch Dogs 2. Children of Morta.
Ben: The Outer Worlds. Disco Elysium.
Kole: Lorlai.

The Multiplayer:

What game or series did you get to late?

The End Boss:

NeoCab devs publish blog post about translating non-gendered language.
Twin Peaks VR looks trashy, but Kole will still play it probably.
There’s a savior simulator.

307: It's All Horrible Dec 06, 2019

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Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Death Mark, Assassin’s Creed III Remastered, and we ask you about twists and reveals in games.

The Grind:

Jala: Danganronpa V3. Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise. Icewind Dale. Death Mark.
Ben: Jackbox Party Pack 6. Outer Worlds.
Kole: Visage. Assassin’s Creed III Remastered.

The Multiplayer:

What twist or change in perspective in a game got to you the most?

The End Boss:

YouTube changes is policies on simulated violence in games.
Uno removes red and blue cards in a joke that makes no sense.
Half-Life: Alyx causes a run on Steam Index VR systems.

306: Better than Hew Nov 22, 2019

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and david talk about Control, Overland, and we ask you what current design trends will feel like fads in the future.

The Grind:

Ben: Discolored. Heat Signature.
Kole: Control. Telltale’s The Walking Dead.
Dennis: Overland. The Cycle. Trackmania.
David: Far Cry: New Dawn.

The Multiplayer:

What current design trend will feel like a fad in the future?

The End Boss:

Valve pre-announces Half-Life: Alyx
Tetris Effect OST will get a vinyl release.
Live Undertale concert will feature audience choice and branching paths.

305: REDRUMER Nov 16, 2019

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Grindstone, Far Cry: New Eden, and We Were Here Together.

The Grind:

Ben: Strange Brigade. We Were Here Together.
Kole: Fatal Frame II.
David: The Outer Worlds. Far Cry: New Eden. Warframe.
Dennis: The Cycle. Grindstone.

The Multiplayer:

FREE PLAY

The End Boss:

Launch lineup announced for Google Stadia.
Your reflexes turn to shit at 24.
He did the mash.

304: Video Edging on the Stars Nov 11, 2019

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Luigi’s Mansion 3, The Outer Worlds, and we ask you about your favorite boss fights.

The Grind:

Dennis: Code Vein. The Cycle.
David: The Cycle. The Outer Worlds.
Ben: The Outer Worlds.
Kole: Luigi’s Mansion 3.

The Multiplayer:

What boss fights do you love?

The End Boss:

Blizzard apologizes, but doesn’t.
A Layers of Fear VR game is in the works.
Kojima expects to make movies.
Outer Worlds devs put tributes to their dead D&D characters in the credits.

303: Clam Salve Nov 01, 2019

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about The Outer Worlds, Jackbox Party Pack 6, and we ask you about gaming while sick.

The Grind:

Jala: New Danganronpa V3.
Ben: The Outer Worlds.
David: The Outer Worlds. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint.
Kole: Jackbox Party Pack 6.

The Multiplayer:

What game has made you physically ill, and what game do go to when you’re sick?

The End Boss:

Blizzard continues to be on their bullshit.
Moons of Madness is Kole Bait.
The Last of Us Part 2 delayed.
Steam prompts users to re-review games after extended play time.

302: Sexy Capitalism Oct 18, 2019

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Untitled Goose Game, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and how Blizzard chose money over democracy.

Dennis’ GoFundMe for Deck of Wonders.

The Grind:

Kole: Untitled Goose Game. What the Golf. Michigan: Report from Hell. Clock Tower (SNES).
David: Warframe. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint.
Ben: Untitled Goose Game. Batman: Arkham Knight. Duck Game.
Dennis: Code Vein.

The Multiplayer:

What game company has actually done something good in the world?

The End Boss:

Blizzard and other game companies disappoint us by kowtowing to China.
Konami releases a new Silent Hill… slot machine.
Steam is adding the ability to play local multiplayer online.

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Deck of Wonders: Hong Kong Protest PNP Prototype

301: Terminator Terminator Oct 04, 2019

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Code Vein, Man of Medan, and we do a free play multiplayer.

The Grind:

Dennis: Code Vein.
Ben: Batman: Arkham Knight.
David: Hellsign.
Kole: Man of Medan. Link’s Awakening.

The Multiplayer:

FREE PLAY.

The End Boss:

Bandai is releasing small models of old video game systems.
The Last of Us Part 2 will not have multiplayer.
David likes Wu Assassins.
tvOS and iOS 13 add support for PS4 and Xbox Controllers, making the Steam Link app work great.

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